GM Energy Charger

[MMENACE]

First use of GM Energy fast charger at Flying J, Aurora, OR, outside Portland. Couldn’t simply plug&charge, so used a credit card. 118kw max. Clean facility with four chargers. No one else using any at the time. Even had windshield squeegees. Restrooms and food options, including Subway

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[mdwinther35]

I read that GM Energy chargers use EvGo on the backend, wonder if those can be activated using Fordpass/blue oval charge network.

 

[RickMachE]

I read that GM Energy chargers use EvGo on the backend, wonder if those can be activated using Fordpass/blue oval charge network.

Yes, all Flying J / Pilot chargers can be activated via FordPass just fine as they are part of the EVgo network.

 

[MMENACE]

I read that GM Energy chargers use EvGo on the backend, wonder if those can be activated using Fordpass/blue oval charge network.

I gave it time to start on its own and, in fact, changed to a different charger, thinking it would self-activate, but it wasn’t automatic plug&charge, so I resorted to the credit card purchase. Ford Pass said “starting charge” and then timed out.

 

[mdwinther35]

I gave it time to start on its own and, in fact, changed to a different charger, thinking it would self-activate, but it wasn’t automatic plug&charge, so I resorted to the credit card purchase. Ford Pass said “starting charge” and then timed out.

Plug and charge only works with EA and Tesla, other BOCN providers require manual activation.

 

[RickMachE]

I gave it time to start on its own and, in fact, changed to a different charger, thinking it would self-activate, but it wasn’t automatic plug&charge, so I resorted to the credit card purchase. Ford Pass said “starting charge” and then timed out.

FordPass was reporting status - i.e. I see a charger, but it then didnt' charge, because, as stated, only EA and Tesla are Plug & Charge. You need to OPEN FordPass, SELECT a charger, and ACTIVATE it if it's not EA or Tesla.

 

[MMENACE]

Ah-ha! Thanks. Next time I’ll know!

 

[Schwartzcynthia]

I gave it time to start on its own and, in fact, changed to a different charger, thinking it would self-activate, but it wasn’t automatic plug&charge, so I resorted to the credit card purchase. Ford Pass said “starting charge” and then timed out.

I had the same thing happen. Then I realized the credit card connected to my EvGo account had been hacked so they had an old card. It was easy enough to just use my credit card. I am just happy that my small home town in Southeast Texas has a fast charger. Makes traveling down there much easier...

 

[Elmst-e]

On the EVgo app there is an auto charge+ feature,which functions the same as plug and charge. We have charged at Flying J many times while traveling and it has never failed to start quickly. These have become our first preference stops while on the road.

 

[AnimalChin]

Oregon has some strange law that requires an attendant to operate the charger. You should never go there if possible.

I gave it time to start on its own and, in fact, changed to a different charger, thinking it would self-activate, but it wasn’t automatic plug&charge, so I resorted to the credit card purchase. Ford Pass said “starting charge” and then timed out.

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